harris tweed
Noun: A type of durable, handwoven tweed fabric, traditionally made from pure virgin wool and produced in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is known for its distinctive earthy colors, often derived from natural dyes, and its characteristic "Harris Tweed" orb certification mark.
Harris tweed is used primarily as a material for high-quality, sturdy outerwear and accessories such as jackets, coats, caps, and bags. It is valued for its craftsmanship, durability, and connection to Scottish heritage.
- As a modifier: The term is often used attributively to describe items made from this fabric.
- She admired his Harris tweed overcoat.
- Tweed (noun): A rough, woolen fabric, typically woven in a plain or twill pattern. Harris tweed is a specific, legally protected type of tweed.
- The Harris Tweed Authority (proper noun): The statutory body responsible for safeguarding the standard and reputation of Harris Tweed.
- Handwoven tweed
- Hebridean tweed (context-specific)
"Harris Tweed" is a legally protected certification mark (the Orb Mark). By law, genuine Harris Tweed must be "handwoven by the islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides." This distinguishes it from other tweeds.
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a loosely woven tweed made in the Outer Hebrides
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